KATHY

Reverend Kathryn Hoodikoff, nee Parton
April 8, 1952 to June 19, 2008
Kathy passed away with husband Doug, and daughters Anastasia (Stacie) and Marissa at her side, ending a gallant battle with cancer.
Kathy grew up an “army brat” with her brothers John, Mike and Tom, and sister Lisa. She started her first job at Scotiabank at 17 and her hard work and dedication paid off when she was promoted to the position of a branch manager. Kathy was very passionate about helping others, so she ventured out on her own as a financial planner working with the Campbell River Hospital Foundation and the Anglican Church. This was the first step in her call to the Priesthood. After much discernment and a first and second battle with cancer, Kathy enrolled at VST in the Masters of Divinity program to work towards becoming an ordained priest. Kathy was ordained a Deacon in the fall of 2007 and a Priest in February of 2008 at Christ Church Cathedral in Victoria. There she began her ministry as an Assistant Curate. This was also the beginning of her final battle with cancer.
Kathy touched many people throughout her life and through her various careers. She will always be loved and remembered as a wife, mother, sister, priest, and friend. She put her whole self into everything she did and had a great sense of humour. Even in her lowest moments, Kathy always had a smile and kind word for others.
A very special thank you to Dr Michels and the nurses and staff at the Victoria Cancer Clinic and Royal Jubilee Hospital for their compassionate efforts.
Service to be held at Christ Church Cathedral on Tuesday, June 24 at 2:00pm. This will be followed by a prayer service at St. Peter's in Campbell River on June 25 at 1:00 pm followed by internment.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the church or charity of your choice